Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Blue Lions Band, City of Decatur, Decatur on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Blue Lions Band at Oakhurst Festival
The marching Blue Lions Band visiting from Rastede, Germany, will be playing on the Old Courthouse Square on Wednesday, October 14th at noon. We were honored that they participated in the Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival Parade this past Saturday. If you missed them, come up to the Bandstand tomorrow at noon to see and hear their great performance.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Mingei World Arts, Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival, Taste, TheSeen Gallery on October 9, 2009 | 3 Comments »
It is going to be an “artful” weekend in Decatur!
On Saturday, October 10, join the community for the 12th annual Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival. Over 50 artists, music all afternoon ending with the wonderful (and one of my favorites) Heaven Davis Band from 5 – 7 pm, a Community Pavilion featuring City of Decatur non-profit groups and a great Children’s Area. The festival hours are 10 am until 7 pm, and preceeded by the annual Arts Run beginning at 8 am.
Carnival by Vicki Ragan
After the festival, head over to Church Street in downtown Decatur for three photography exhibits. In conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography, there will be an opening reception for “Ninos” by Vicki Regan at Mingei from 7 until 10 pm. The Seen Gallery, Taste and Java Monkey will also join in the spirit with concurrent exhibits. The Seen Gallery will feature photographer Jamie Squire, a Kansas City-based editorial and commercial photographer specializing in sports.
Photograph by Jamie Squire
On Sunday, October 11th, the First Baptist Church of Decatur invites the community to “Postcards from Paris”, a musical performance by the Atlanta Symphony Communty Orchestra. The concert begins at 3:30 pm and is free to the community. The First Baptist Church is located at 308 Clairemont Avenue in Decatur.
Posted in Retail & Restaurants, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Dogtobefest, Events, Greenes Fine Foods, Oakhurst, Sycamore Gallery, Worthmore Jewelers on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Feeling lost without a Concert on the Square or an event? No fear- there are plenty of things going on in Decatur this weekend!
Greene’s Fine Foods is celebrating their one year anniversary this weekend. To show their appreciation for the community they are offering 20% off everything in the store on Friday and Saturday. Stop by and pick up some nuts, candy, frozen yogurt, gourmet food, or gift items. It is never too early to start your Christmas Shopping!
Salvador by Anne Berry
Worthmore Jewelers is excited to announce “The Trail to Happiness”, their first juried exhibition in partnership with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. The exhibition will kick off with an Opening Reception on Saturday, October 3rd from 5 until 8 pm in the Decatur Store. You will have an opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres as well as their signature rum punch. If you can’t get by for the opening, the show runs through November 6.
After stopping by Worthmore, head over to Sycamore Place Gallery, across from the Ice House Lofts. You may have heard about the infamous piano smashing at “Sylvia’s Atomic Cafe”. The Gallery invites you to join them in a return to form with John Cox’s new work entitled “The Southerness”. For more information call 404-377-7747.
The Decatur High School Band program is holding a massive yard sale this Saturday, 3 October from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at Intown Ace Hardware on Scott Blvd. Don’t miss this opportunity to find some great deals AND help our talented world-traveling marching band raise some much needed funds for the band, drill team, and color guard! The DHS Band Booster Yard Sale will be held in conjunction with the Intown Ace Hardware Annual Yard Sale at 1404 Scott Blvd with their generous sponsorship.
On Sunday, October 4th, from 2 until 6 pm, it is time for Dogtoberfest at the Solarium in Oakhurst. The event is sponsored by local businesses to benefit improvements to the Oakhurst Dog Park. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for food, beverages and Dogtoberfest activities.
Events will include:
> Mutt Strutt starting at the Taj Ma-Hound Bakery for Dogs and ending on the Solarium lawn. Costumes are welcome with prizes for Scariest, Goofiest, Prettiest, Funniest, Best Group Costume and Most Original.
> Get your dog Microchipped by Animal Action Rescue.
> Adopt a new family member from a local rescue.
> Learn from the professional trainers at Frogs to Dogs. They’ll be taking your questions and introducing the Emergency Animal Transport Vehicle, the first of its kind in GA.
> Marketplace for cool new collars and leashes, delicious dog treats, doggie photography, apparel and lots more.
For more information call Taj Ma-Hound at 404-377-9220.
Mingei World Arts is ready for the Day of the Dead with monarch butterfly skeletons, winged devils, skulls hinged and magnetized, molds for sugar skulls, cards, and much more. Stop by the store this weekend to get into the spirit of the Day of the Dead celebration that honors and remembers those who have passed.
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Chicks at Kaleidoscope Boutique are donating $10 from every pair of jeans sold in October to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. Check out the new shipment of jeans from Joe’s, Hudson and Fidelity. The Chicks at Kaleidoscope are known for their denim-fitting abilities so this is the perfect opportunity to do good while having fun.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Decaatur Craft Beer Festival, Decatur, Decatur Beer Festival on October 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The remaining tickets for the Great Decatur Craft Beer Festival went on sale at 9 am this morning and sold faster than hotcakes. The event is officially sold out and no more tickets are available. Thanks for such a great response to this awesome Fundraiser.
You may want to order your Wine Festival tickets now by clicking here.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Decatur, Piece of Cake on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Piece of Cake invites the community to an Open House today from 9 am until 5:30 pm. Customers will receive samples of delicious goodies including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and brownies as well as 20% off all purchases, today only. Piece of Cake is located at 307 – A East College Street, next to Wiggle.
Stop by Piece of Cake today and welcome this yummy new business to Decatur.
White Chocolate Layer Cake
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Conundrums
The weather is looking good for the last Blue Sky Concert for 2009. Join us on the Old Courthouse Square Wednesday at noon and enjoy the Conundrums, an all women African drumming group. You may have heard them at the Decatur Arts Festival or other venues around Atlanta. They are fun to listen and dance to, and you might even get a chance to participate!
Pack a picninc lunch or get something yummy from one of the many Decatur Restaurants.
See you on the Square!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Active Living, SAfe Routes to School on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Get ready for another fun time with family and friends; it’s the 2nd Annual Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day Pep Rally, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Tuesday, October 6th on the Decatur Square.
Join us on the square for music, games, prizes, entertainment and special guests. The following day, Wednesday, Oct. 7th, is National Walk to School Day. Decatur Active Living staff and parent volunteers will be out that morning at Clairemont, Oakhurst and Winnona Park elementary schools and Glennwood Academy with healthy snacks for students and coffee for parents.
For more information on the pep rally, Walk to School Day, or the Decatur Safe Routes to School program, please contact Greg White, Greg.White@decaturga.com, 678-553-6543.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Concerts on the Square, Decatur on September 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wow- can you believe it is raining two Saturdays in a row in Decatur? Unfortunately, due to the threat of a large line of thunderstorms moving through the area, we are canceling tonight’s Concert on the Square. If you are looking for a substitute, check out the Garden of Eatin’ at the Holiday Inn, or stop by Eddie’s Attic for some “inside” music.
Here’s to another wet weekend in Decatur.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Beacon Hill Studios, City of Decatur, Concerts on the Square, DBA, Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Garden of Eatin' on September 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Decatur Garden Tour will be held this weekend. View an eclectic mix of Gardens as well as a special evening Tour on Saturday night. Tickets are still available. Click here for more details, a list of the Gardens, and times.
Beacon Hill Studios is having an Open House and a fundraiser for the Decatur High School Cultural Arts Program on Friday and Saturday. $5 donation suggested. Click here for times and more information.
The City of Decatur celebrates the 2nd Annual Family Health and Fitmess Day on Saturday, September 26 from noon until 4 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center. Visit the Expo and learn about the importance of fitness and exercise in your life. Free.
Saturday’s Concert on the Square features Australian Based singer Geoff Achison. The Concert runs from 7 until 9:30 pm. Stop by one of our many restaurants before the Concert or order your meal to go to enjoy on the lawn of the Old Courthouse Square. Free.
The Decatur Cooperative Ministry presents the 14th Annual Garden of Eatin’ on Saturday from 4 until 7 pm at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. Taste food from over 20 local reataurants. Tickets are $20 per person and proceeds from the event benefit the DCM. For information click here.
Have a GREAT weekend in Decatur!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Beacon Hill, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance on September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Artists at Beacon Hill Studios invite the community to their 4th Annual Studio Tour on Friday, September 25 from 5 until 9 pm and on Saturday, September 26 from 3 until 7 pm. The event will also include outdoor sculpture in the open courtyard and sculptural welding demos, as well as music performed throughout the evening. The Tour is a special benefit for the Decatur High School Arts Program and 20% of any artwork sole will be donated to them. Suggested donation at the door is $5.
For more information please visit www.beaconhillstudios.org.
After visiting the Studios on Saturday night, make a night of it and head on over to the Old Courthouse Square for the month’s final Concert on the Square featuring Geoff Achison.
